In This Issue

Pastor’s Corner

Spirit, Soul, &

Body

Diabetes Health

Thanksgiving Recipes

Mentored Youth

Programs

Spotlight on

“Keona Blackburn”

Entrepreneur Expose`

Upcoming Events

TWEETS Newsletter November 2015

What Are “YOU” Thankful For!

Thanksgiving is a word that brings a smile to many faces like praising in the Spirit of the Lord. We have many things to be thankful for when you stop, take a moment, and think about the blessings God has bestowed on us. Thanks be to God for providing us with family and friends enjoying fellowship together, blessings of newborn babies with little smiles, graduations, weddings, food, and a place called home each and every day. Our God is a Great God if we just release our burdens, ask for forgiveness, pray for peace, relax and meditate on the goodness he delivers to us daily.

When is the last time you stepped outside and just took in a deep breath and just said Thank You Lord! God has provided us four seasons that cause us to shift into another gear with purpose and love in each new season. Fall is here and we are met with a cool briskness in the air, which means for us to get moving with life, and a warmth that covers us with much of what Gods Love is about. For each season we must be transformed and rejuvenated to Gods’ purpose.

I give Jehovah Jireh our “Provider” all the glory for restoring my soul each season with a renewed Spirit! Thank you for my Life!

Tweeting Happy November Birthdays to the Women of CWC!

CWC Intercessory Prayer and Worship Team:

The mission of the Intercessory Prayer Team is to pray the heart of our God. Standing in the gap (interceding) for the body of Christ, to call upon the Lord, to send his power so that souls may be saved and lives may be changed, and to pray for God’s direction and pro-vision over every area of the CWC mission/vision “Belong-Believe-Become as given by our Sr. Pastors.

The Lord desires relationship and fellowship with the new and mature believer. One key component to a good rela-tionship is continuous communication. This time of com-municating with the Lord is called “Prayer”. Prayer could seem to be complicated and overwhelming when we fo-cus on what we think should be said, how it should be said, how others pray, etc. All of these are hindrances that keep us from being comfortable praying. But plain and simple prayer is talking to God just like we talk to our best friend. As we grow in relationship with the Lord by spending time in Worship and in the Word we will begin to understand those things that are important to God. Then

not only will we desire to talk to Him about things that concern us, we will begin to talk to Him about things that

concern Him. We will find ourselves praying for our communities, for people groups, for countries and nations we may know nothing about. Prayer is vital to all that God wants to do on the earth. Prayer is so powerful that it can change an individual heart or a whole nation. This is why the enemy fights so hard to keep us from praying. The Lord has made a way for us to come to Him through the blood of Jesus and the only thing the enemy can do against that is cause us to doubt, or to think that we are unworthy. I would encourage us cast down every thought that is contrary to the word of the Lord and believe Him when He says we are REDEEMED and we are the RIGHTEOUSNESS of Christ! With that we can come to Him in prayer with confidence, with joy, and with expectation. We can come to Him knowing that He hears us, He will speak to us, and He will answer us!!

We have awesome times of prayer at CWC every Saturday. The Lord loves the one on one time with Him and He also

desires that we come together as a body of believers to pray, this is called corporate prayer. The Lord has given us a

mandate through Pastor Ruff that every member of CWC is to pray together on the first Saturday of each month. I

encourage us to heed to the command of the Lord and plan monthly to be at CWC from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. for First Fruits

Prayer. Also, everyone is welcome to join us the remaining Saturdays of the month from 8-9 for corporate prayer. What

a privilege we have, to carry everything to God in prayer.

Life Scriptures Proverbs 3:5-6, Philippians 4:6-7

First Fruits Prayer!

1st Saturday of

each month

8:00-9:00 am

CWC Sanctuary

Rejoice in every good thing which the LORD your

God has given to you: When we receive from the

LORD, and give back to Him, it makes us rejoice. It

is the proper response of a creature to his Creator,

who has supplied him with all good things.

~Deuteronomy 26:11

Women’s Diabetes Health News

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is caused when the foods we eat convert to blood glucose

in our body. Insulin is needed to help get the glucose into our cells.

Insulin is produced by our pancreas and acts like a key to unlock our

cells for the glucose to get in. Sometimes the pancreas either

makes too much insulin or not enough to help the body to get rid of the

glucose.

Type 1 refers to Juvenile diabetes and it is the inability of the

pancreas to produce any insulin which is usually identified during

childhood. This is usually a life long problem which requires shots of

insulin to help burn the glucose in our system daily.

Type 2 refers to Adult Onset, usually occurring after the age of 40.

This is the pancreas inability to either produce a little insulin or not

enough to burn off the glucose in the body, or we can not use the insu-

lin properly in our body which causes the glucose to spike in our sys-

tem thus causing damage to other organs in the body system.

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the

United States. It can cause blindness, nerve damage, kidney disease,

and other health problems if it’s not controlled. A recent study also

showed that women are at 40% higher risk for heart disease and in-

creased heart attack than men.

Symptoms are frequent urination, feeling very thirsty and hun-

gry - even though you are eating. Extreme fatigue, blurry vision,

wounds that are slow to heal, weight loss - even though you are eating

more (type 1), and tingling, pain, or numbness in the hands/feet (type

2).

If you are overweight, have high blood pressure, or are age 45 or older,

you are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The good news is

that making healthy changes can greatly lower your risk.

To lower your risk for type 2 diabetes:

Eat healthy proportioned meals regularly

2) Watch your weight

3) Get more physical activity

For further information please visit the American Diabetes Association.

Spirit, Soul,

and Body

~Psalm 95:2,3~

Let us come before his

presence with thanksgiving,

and make a joyful noise

unto him with psalms. For

the LORD is a great God,

and a great King above all

gods.

Don’t Worry Be Thankful!!

Jehovah Shalom which

means “God of Peace” will

always provide a protection

that is none other. He will

shut down the mental

highway and remove the

mystification. We have

nothing to fear in our time

here on earth. Our eyes are

closed, minds clear and

focused, and ears perked to

hear his Word when he

speaks to us. What more do

you need, just let go and let

GOD!

Thanksgiving Recipes

Caramelized Butternut Squash

6 Servings

2 medium butternut squash (4 to 5 pounds total)

6 -8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1⁄4 cup light brown sugar, packed

1 1⁄2 teaspoons kosher salt 1⁄2-1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut off the ends of each butternut squash and discard. Peel the squash and cut in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, remove the seeds. Cut the squash into 1 1/4" to 1 1/2" cubes (large and uniform is best), and place them on a baking sheet. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper. With clean hands, toss all of the ingredients together and spread out in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 45 minutes to 55 minutes, until the squash is tender and the glaze begins to caramelize. Turn the squash while roasting a few times with a spatula to be sure it browns evenly. Adjust seasonings if needed. Serve hot.

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon,

Garlic, and Shallots

Garlic, bacon and shallots are all you need

to add intense flavor to the Brussels sprouts

in this easy, 5-ingredient side-dish recipe.

Yield: Serves 6 (serving size: about 2/3 cup)

6 slices center-cut bacon, chopped

1/2 cup sliced shallot (about 1 large)

1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved

6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

3/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon, and

sauté for 5 minutes or until bacon begins to brown. Remove pan from

heat. Remove the bacon from pan with a slotted spoon, reserving 1 table-

spoon drippings in pan (discard the remaining drippings).

2. Return pan to medium-high heat, and stir in bacon, shallot, and Brus-

sels sprouts; sauté 4 minutes. Add garlic, and sauté for 4 minutes or until

garlic begins to brown, stirring frequently. Add the chicken broth, and

bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes or until the broth mostly evaporates and

the sprouts are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir

in salt and pepper.

Spiced Hot Apple Cider

8 cups fresh apple cider or apple juice

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon or 2 cinnamon

sticks

1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg

4 whole cloves

1 orange, cut into slices

8 cinnamon sticks

1 cup sweetened whipped cream

How to Make It

1 Heat the cider, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and

orange slices in a 3-quart saucepan. Cook over

medium heat for 5 minutes or until the mixture is

hot, stirring occasionally.

2 Strain the cider into a heatproof pitcher or indi-

vidual mugs. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and

whipped cream, if desired.

Spiced Pear and Raisin Chutney

Serves: 15 (1/4-cup) servings 1 cup pomegranate juice ¼ cup packed light brown sugar ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (McCormick) ¼ teaspoon ground allspice (McCormick) ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract (McCormick) ¼ teaspoon pure orange extract (McCormick) 2 pears, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces 1 cup dried apricots, quartered 1 cup dark raisins Directions 10 mins Prep time 10 mins Cook time Place pomegranate juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and vanilla and orange extracts in medium saucepan. Cook on medium heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Stir in pears, apricots and raisins. Simmer 5 minutes longer or until raisins are plump and liquid is slightly thickened. Spoon into serving bowl. Cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Roasted Rainbow Orzo Salad

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

10-12 sweet mini peppers 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 8 ounces orzo 1 lemon, zest and juice 3 tablespoons olive oil 1½ teaspoons honey ¼ cup finely chopped red onion 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, quartered 2 Persian cucumbers, unpeeled, diced ½ cup chopped Kalamata olives ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut mini peppers in half lengthwise and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Arrange in a single layer, cut side down, and bake for 10 minutes. When cool enough to handle, slice pep-pers in half lengthwise and then crosswise into ¼"-thick pieces. Set aside. 2. Cook orzo according to package directions until al dente. Drain and transfer to a large bowl; add 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss to combine. 3. In a large bowl, combine the lemon zest and lemon juice, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, and honey; whisk Until emulsified. Add red onion and salt and pepper to taste; stir to combine. 4. Add tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, parsley, roasted mini peppers and orzo and toss gently to combine. Add additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.

Sweet Potato Biscuits Serves: 16

2 cups all-purpose flour (about 9 ounces)

1 tablespoon sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

5 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

1 cup pureed cooked sweet potatoes, cooled

1/3 cup fat-free milk Cooking spray Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Combine sweet potato and milk in a small bowl; add potato mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until moist. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 5 times. Roll dough to a 3/4-inch thickness; cut with a 2-inch bis-cuit cutter into 10 biscuits. Place biscuits on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Gather remaining dough. Roll to a 3/4-inch thickness. Cut with a 2-inch biscuit cutter into 6 biscuits. Place the biscuits on prepared baking sheet. Discard any remaining scraps.

Resume: Girls 3-12 years of age and

Pre-School age boys

What is Girls Ministries?

Mpact Girls Ministries is about intentional outreach and Christian discipleship for girls. We teach girls biblical truths that will help them learn to make God-pleasing decisions.

Mpact Girls Clubs is a program for winning girls (and preschool boys) to Jesus Christ through love and acceptance. Mpact Clubs provide an environment of support and accountability while helping girls to develop their gifts and abilities. In addition, girls build lifelong relationships with mentors who encourage girls to be spiritual leaders.

Vision

To see every girl moving toward a deep rela-tionship with Jesus Christ. We seek to empower girls to realize their importance and potential in

the kingdom of God.

We seek a future where girls and lead-ers — through mentoring and disciple-ship — form lasting, life-changing friendships.

Values Holy Spirit guidance A servant ministry Cultural relevance Teamwork and cooperation Christ-like character

Mentored Youth Programs Girls ages 11- 18 years of age

We have been doing Charisma, over 15 years, with great success. Our success, is hearing from young ladies over the past 15 plus years of how Charisma blessed their lives.

Charisma's mission:

Our mission is to see young ladies, live a whole life, through practical application and becoming all that they desire to be. By teaching these young ladies that: No one completes anyone, but should add value to their lives. Mentoring these young ladies, go beyond teaching them the scripture and what God says. It's about showing them how to live it, as they become all God has said they can be. As a young lady, life doesn't start and stop at being a daughter, sister, wife, or mother. It begins as one learns who they are, not what others tell them, they are. When you are able to look in the mirror and say what you see, they aren’t only the reflection, and this comes when you begin to learn who you are!

Goals & objective:

We impart Godly principals in everything we do. We instill in each young lady how to develop Godly self-esteem and self-worth, how to dress with confidence, Public speaking skills, finance skills (Budgeting, savings, balancing your accounts, etc), and etiquette (table, communication, dress, work, etc). We are very hands on, teaching cooking skills, basic sewing skills (every young lady should know how to sew on a button and repair a hem) and much more. We provide a safe place for them to express themselves without judgment, but to love them and provide wise counsel on how to adjust the things that may need the be changed and to accept themselves for just who they are. To look themselves in the mirror and not stop at the reflection they see, but to see past the reflection to see their strengths, qualities, passions and desires. We encourage them and cheer them on, in church, school, activities, and life completely.

Mentorship Opportunities:

Mentor opportunities are available to the young ladies as well from the older ones. I have ad some young ladies from years past to share a career day, and by just stopping by. We welcome those that are welling to help and provide positive influence, through direction and guidance and most important by example.

Train up a child in the way he should go;

even when he is old he will not depart

from it.

~Proverbs 22:6~

Thank you Lord!!

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Precious Gifts from God Above!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO NEW FAMILY ADDITIONS:

Tim & Melissa Jones welcome son

Titus K. Jones

Born September 19, 2015

Lee & Ja’Trel Dixon welcome daughter

Leah A. Dixon

Born October 23, 2015

Abigail Jezebel Rachel

Deborah Leah Rahab

Delilah Martha Rebekah

Diana Mary Ruth

Elizabeth Naomi Sapphira

Esther Lydia Sarah

Eve Orpah Vashti

Hannah Phebe Zipporah

Priscilla

Spotlight on CWC Women’s Ministry Core Team Member

Keona Blackburn Women’s Core Team Ministry: Prophetic Team, Director/Facilitator of MPact Girls, Assistant to Pastor Kim with Charisma Girls, and Wom-en’s Ministry Core Team Treasurer, Disciple Zone Nursery Team. Garden of Eating Urban Farmer.

Keona known too most as “KB“ hails from Washington, DC and moved to Hampton, VA in 1999. KB is Team Coordinator for Anita Cox, Real Estate Agent for Keller Williams Elite Peninsula. Her goal is to become a licensed Real Estate Agent.

She has been a member of the Cornerstone family for a little over 12 years. As a member of the Women’s Ministry Core Team her hope is that every women at CWCI has a relationship with each other and that the newer members feel a sense of unity and a part of the ministry. Her passion is helping others, and she feels “Joy” serving others whether in ministry or outside the church.

Favorite book: “Instinct” by TD Jakes, Favorite song: “Victory” by Tye Tribett,

Favorite movies: “Dirty Dancing” and “Grease”

Hobbies: Creator of “Simply Soft Skin Body Scrubs” for women and men. Spending time with Mom

and son. Reading and watching movies.

KB is thankful for her family and the support they provide to each other. CWC is the first church she

actually attended that is an actual teaching church. All the information is thoroughly reviewed from tithing to worship and she is grateful for how they educate their members on the Word of God. She stated “I LOVE GOD!”

Favorite Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6

O give thanks unto

the LORD; for he is

good; for his mercy

endureth forever."

~1 Chronicles

16:34~

CWC Music Tweets :

Victory

CWC Core Team Communicator

Christine McLean

To Pass on information please

email me at

CStonemedia@gmail.com

Create in me a clean heart and

Renew a right spirit within me

~Psalm 51:10

Entrepreneur Expose`

A Tweet Quiz Answers from October Newsletter

1) Robin, 2) Nightingale, 3) Swallow 4) Dove,

5) Bald Eagle, 6) Sand Piper, 7) Partridge, 8) Crane,

9) Blue Bird, 10) Hummingbird

Owner: Phyllis Brown

Lift 1 Up Designs was started in 2005 as a way to channel

my creativity. Since I can remember I have always like

being creative. I “fell” into by accident when the current

sanctuary was being built. The designated lead creative

person was not able to take on the extra responsibility so

she handed the reigns to me. After many long nights work-

ing with Photoshop, creating videos, and creating presenta-

tions, I knew this is what I loved doing. I consider myself as

an aspiring graphic designers and digital storyteller.

Type of Service: Creation of business cards, posters,

brochures, banners, and other marketing/promotional mate-

rials such as wrapped candy, water bottles, invitations and

other items to promote your business. Our other area of

business is Legacy Preserves. This leg is our video pro-

duction and creation area. We specialize in creating memo-

rial, birthday retirement, and other videos using stills and

existing footage. We also offer scanning of old photos

along with restoration services.

Website: www.lift1updesigns.com

Upcoming Events

“First Fruits Prayer” Nov 7th

“Veteran’s Day Service”

Nov 8th

“Patti Labelle” at

Ferguson Center for the Arts

Nov 8th @ 7pm

“Women’s Conference”

Nov 13 — 7-9pm

Guest Speaker

Pastor Margie Jordan

“Financial Peace Graduation”

Nov 22nd

“Thanksgiving Eve Service”

Nov 25th

Life Touch Photos:

December 3rd, 4th, and 5th

Registration Link for Lifetouch